English, Language Arts, Reading
 Students learn comprehension strategies
which helps them make sense of what they
are reading.
 Students will read with understanding and
fluency in various genres.
 Language Arts concepts will give students an
understanding of grammar and sentence
structure along with spelling patterns.
Math
 Students will demonstrate their evergrowing knowledge by applying math in
everyday situations.
 Students will demonstrate fluency of
math facts and utilize problem solving
and reasoning strategies.
Science and Social Studies
 Students will learn and apply the scientific
method to conduct a variety of
investigations and experiments to learn
about our natural world.
 Students will become knowledgeable,
global citizens through the study of
geography, celebrations, people, and
history.
Arrival
 Bell rings at 7:35 a.m.
 Students are tardy if they are not in the room by 7:45 a.m.
 Instruction begins at this point, so it is imperative that the children
arrive on time.
 Three times being tardy will result in your child having lunch
detention.
 Supervision in the cafeteria is available beginning at 7:00 a.m.
 Breakfast is provided to all students free of charge.
 Parents are asked not to walk the child to the room. Your child
should be beginning to assume certain responsibilities, so please
allow him/her to do so.
 Children are not allowed in the main hallways or classrooms prior to
7:35 a.m. and are expected to be in the cafeteria at the assigned
tables.
Parents entering the
building for any reason must
wear a name tag from the
front office.
Communication
 Please email all three teachers when:
 Your child is absent (ahead of time if you know)
 Your child will miss part of the day (doctor, etc.)
 Your child will go home a different way (by lunch time if
possible)
 Fall/Spring conferences will be coming. Please email if
additional conferences are needed.
Sending Money
 When sending money to school for lunch, field trips, etc., please
send it in a Ziploc bag or sealed envelope with the student’s
name on it. It is hard to determine who sent money when
everyone is putting it in the same basket.
 Please send the correct amount. We cannot give change.
Eating
 We eat lunch in the cafeteria from 10:45 – 11:15. Your child
may bring a lunch or buy lunch (money on lunch card). You are
welcome (and encouraged) to join your child for lunch.
 Please pack a small snack (can be eaten in 5 minutes) for the
afternoon. Students may not share snacks due to allergies.
Dress Code
 Students are expected to follow the school dress code as outlined in the student
planner.
 Feel free to send a light jacket or sweater for your child to keep in their locker.
 Please send a change of clothes in a labeled Ziploc to keep in the locker.
 It is a good idea for your child to wear sneakers on PE days.
 Girls should wear shorts under their dresses so they can play at recess.
Homework
 Due at the beginning of class.
 Ten points off per day if HW is late.
 Student will write in the planner daily and
teacher will stamp (also on websites).
 HW should be practice work that the
student can do independently.
Homework Schedule
 Monday: ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading)
 Tuesday: ELAR
 Wednesday: Math
 Thursday: Science/SS (Social Studies)
 By Friday: 30 minutes of iStation and 30 minutes of Moby Max per week
(log-in information inside planner soon).
Folders
 Planner and Homework folder come to school each day and go home each day.
 Communication folders contain school-wide information. They go home on
Thursdays and come back on Fridays.
 Red Graded Work folders go home on Fridays. Please sign and return on Mondays.
 Grades can be accessed through the Students and Parents section on the portal at
www.houstonisd.org .
Core Enrichment
Students attend a daily core enrichment class.
These include:
Art
Computer
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Sign Language.
Additionally, students take French and visit the
library once a week.
Birthdays
 Please let us know if you will be sending
snacks for your child’s birthday.
 Snacks may only include: store-bought
cookies, and water/juice.
No cupcakes please!
 Parents are asked not to send
additional treats or goody bags.
Scholastic Book Orders
Book order forms will be sent home
monthly. Buying books is optional;
however the class receives free books
based on orders.
Methods of ordering books include:
order books online (best way)
send one check (payable to Scholastic)
Codes are found on the teacher’s websites.
Volunteers
Opportunities will include:
room parent
field trip chaperones
readers
special guests.
All volunteers must be cleared through HISD;
please return your form as soon as possible.
Volunteers and chaperones are encouraged to
wear the tie-dyed Rogers shirt.
Chaperones are there to actively supervise
students. Also, students are not allowed to
leave from the field trip.
PTO Membership
 We encourage you to become active in
our Rogers PTO!
 The organization provides many parent
involvement activities to support the
students, teachers, and the school.
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher
regarding any questions you might have at 713917-3565 (leave a message) or by email at:
Ms. Hilderman:
mhilderm@houstonisd.org
Mrs. Lambert:
dlambert@houstonisd.org
Ms. Prevot:
eprevot@houstonisd.org
Questions?